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Riff Tone

Punchdrunk Lovesick Singalong

Radiohead

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Telecaster (likely 1960s model, as used by Jonny Greenwood on early Radiohead recordings)
AmpVox AC30 (likely, based on era and typical Radiohead studio setup for Bends/OK Computer era)

Amp Settings

gain4.5
bass5.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1995-1996 (The Bends/OK Computer era). No direct source confirms the exact gear for this demo, but Jonny Greenwood was known to use a Fender Telecaster and Vox AC30 in the studio at this time. No evidence of pedals or effects specific to this song in available sources.

Tone Character(9)
jangly and brightslightly overdriven edge-of-breakuparticulate attackclear note separationtight and percussive rhythmdynamic response to pickingmodest amp breakupno heavy distortionclassic Britpop/alternative rock sound

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, syncopated strumming and dynamic picking control for clarity and articulation, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo.

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